95m Blohm & Voss superyacht Palladium sold and renamed AV

Merle Wood & Associates has now announced the sale of the 95.15-metre Blohm & Voss superyacht Palladium, which was finalised in July 2022. Today’s announcement confirmed that the superyacht has been renamed AV.Photo: Giovanni RomeroThe yacht AV sold in a deal with Merle A. Wood of Merle Wood & Associates introducing the repeat client and Richard Higgins of Northrop & Johnson representing the seller.Built as Project Orca, AV was delivered from Germany at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in 2010. Her iconic lines were drawn by designer Michael Leach who is also behind the interior of the yacht.AV is able to accommodate up to 24 guests across 11 staterooms consisting of an owner’s suite, VIP suite, six guest staterooms and three staff staterooms. The 4,447 GT motor yacht is also able to carry a professional crew of 33 to ensure all her guests’ needs are met.Performance-wise, AV is equipped with twin MTU engines which provide her with a top speed of 19.3 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. At the time of her sale in July 2022, AV had a last known asking price of €140,000,000.Photo: Giovanni Romero